Jack Bilson On…

Growth

  • On Confidence

    Confidence is not about being certain. It is not about being loud or visible, nor is it about strength, success or control. True confidence is quiet, residing in honesty and the willingness to face brutal truths. It is the refusal… Continue reading

  • On Ambition

    Ambition is not hunger. It is not the craving for more or the need to be seen. It is also not about power, applause or arrival. At least, not always. Ambition is a direction. It is a quiet, inner ache… Continue reading

  • On Contentment

    Contentment is not the absence of desire, but the quiet knowing that you are enough. It is not the dulling of ambition, nor is it about living a motionless life. Instead, it is a state where striving and achievement are… Continue reading

  • On Dissatisfaction

    We often mistake dissatisfaction for a character flaw or as the product of some unfortunate set of circumstances. Our dissatisfaction is explained away as a rough patch, a restless phase, or a bad week, but beneath the surface, there is… Continue reading